Chelsea has completed the signing of midfielder Romeo Lavia from Southampton.
The 19-year-old has signed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge and
further strengthens Mauricio Pochettino’s squad.
On completing his move to Chelsea, Lavia said: ‘I’m really happy join
Chelsea and be a part of this exciting project. It’s an amazing football
club with a great history and I’m really excited to get started.
‘I can’t wait to meet all my new team-mates and build a chemistry together
to achieve great things together.
Co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley said: ‘We are
very pleased to welcome Romeo to Chelsea. He demonstrated his quality in the
Premier League last season at Southampton, showing maturity despite his young
age, and is a player we have monitored for some time.
‘We believe he is ready to make an impact at Chelsea throughout the current
campaign, and in the coming years.’
Lavia started his career with Anderlecht in his native Belgium and spent
eight years with the club before joining Manchester City at the age of 16.
Co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley said: ‘We are
very pleased to welcome Romeo to Chelsea. He demonstrated his quality in the
Premier League last season at Southampton, showing maturity despite his young
age, and is a player we have monitored for some time.
‘We believe he is ready to make an impact at Chelsea throughout the current
campaign, and in the coming years.’
Lavia started his career with Anderlecht in his native Belgium and spent
eight years with the club before joining Manchester City at the age of 16.
In a campaign that ended in relegation for the Saints, Lavia made 34
appearances. He caught the eye with several impressive performances,
including in a surprise Southampton victory at Stamford Bridge in February.
Welcome to Chelsea, Romeo!
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